Prateek Surisetti

“By removing every object of attention that’s potentially more stimulating and attractive than what you intend to do, you give your brain no choice but to work on that task.”
― Chris Bailey, Hyperfocus: How to Work Less to Achieve More

“One study found that when we continually switch between tasks, our work takes 50 percent longer, compared with doing one task from start to completion.”
― Chris Bailey, Hyperfocus: How to Manage Your Attention in a World of Distraction

“meta-awareness. Becoming aware of what you’re thinking about is one of the best practices for managing your attention. The more you notice what’s occupying your attentional space, the faster you can get back on track when your mind begins to wander, which it does a remarkable 47 percent of the time.”
― Chris Bailey, Hyperfocus: How to Work Less to Achieve More

“The philosopher Andrew Taggart believes that crisis moments lead to “existential openings” that force us to grapple with the deepest questions about life.16 He argues there are two typical ways this happens. One is the “way of loss,” when things that matter are taken from us, such as loved ones, our health, or a job. The other path is the “way of wonderment,” when we are faced with moments of undeniable awe and inspiration.”
― Paul Millerd, The Pathless Path: Imagining a New Story For Work and Life